Published Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is still receiving regular doses of game upgrades, and now two cerebral science fiction RPGs are the latest. It’s now a common refrain for new gaming hardware to bolster a slow schedule of exclusive releases with upgrades of games previously dropped on predecessor hardware. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia remain Nintendo’s biggest year-one attractions for the Switch 2 until the Ocarina of Time remake and Splatoon Raiders arrive.
Now two notable indie RPGs have made their return today, June 25, with new Switch 2 Editions. Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector have been upgraded to run better on Nintendo’s new console, now supporting 4K resolution while docked and 1080p in handheld mode. Both games now also run at 60 frames per second on Switch 2, regardless of which mode of play is being used. If you already own either game on the original Switch, it can be upgraded to the Switch 2 Edition at no cost, per a press release.
If you’re a fan of modern classic Disco Elysium (or its controversial new sequel), the two Citizen Sleeper games may be right up your alley with their tabletop RPG-inspired, dice-centric gameplay. Each one features a protagonist Sleeper, a robotic body that houses a downloaded human consciousness – think Marathon’s various Shells, if you’re familiar. Just like in Marathon, the main character in the first Citizen Sleeper was in the indentured service of an interstellar megacorporation.
Starward Vector has a similar setup, but its gameplay is quite a thorough evolution, with a larger setting and more interactivity. Both games heavily promote player choice in their roleplaying, and have numerous branching paths and various finales. In a lot of ways, the Citizen Sleeper games are perfect for the Switch 2. They’re light on overt action, making them great to play in handheld mode, and can be easily put down and picked up at will.
Being able to upgrade both Citizen Sleeper games to their Switch 2 Editions for free is great for existing owners, but if you’re newly interested in the incredible sci-fi RPGs, it’s a convenient time to check them out – both are on sale for the next month. Citizen Sleeper’s Switch 2 version is just $5.99, while the sequel’s is $12.49.
Writing and world-building are Citizen Sleeper’s strengths, and they are impressive works from a single developer, Gareth Damian Martin, studio name Jump Over The Age, though additional contributors provided artwork design and soundtrack composition. Both games were already playable on the original Switch, but a resolution bump and smoother frame rate on Nintendo Switch 2 really help the artwork shine.
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